Gun Violence
Protests against ICE planned across U.S. after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon
Demonstrations come as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pushes forward in the Twin Cities with what it calls its biggest-ever immigration enforcement operation.
4 days ago
Camden’s historic decline in crime requires context, say experts
Camden continues to see historic lows, but homicides per capita in the city remain above national numbers.
1 week ago
Listen 0:57Homicides in Philadelphia drop to lowest level in 60 years
DA Larry Krasner and others attribute the drop to gun violence prevention efforts, grassroots violence-interruption work and supportive programs for young people.
2 weeks ago
Woman hospitalized following police-involved shooting in North Philadelphia
Police say a woman was holding a firearm to her head in the 900 block of Erie Avenue, and that she was shot by officers after pointing the firearm in their direction.
2 months ago
Philadelphia has achieved ‘unprecedented’ reduction in gun violence. Experts gathered to discuss how
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis told the gathering that the administration still considers combatting gun violence a top issue.
2 months ago
Listen 1:18Federal judge denies bid to halt enforcement of Delaware law requiring permit to buy handgun
Members of the gun rights lobby had argued that the state’s infrastructure was faulty, and could result in a de facto ban for would-be buyers.
2 months ago
Listen 0:44La aplicación del estado, que los funcionarios tienen hasta 30 días para tramitar, aún no está disponible, lo que ha llevado a un opositor a predecir una prohibición temporal.
2 months ago
From trauma to teaching: Philly gun violence survivors are rewriting how gun violence gets covered
The launch of the Survivor Connection online website and the Association of Gun Violence Reporters both seek to provide training and support.
2 months ago
How Philly became ground zero for rethinking gun violence reporting
An effort led by local researchers and survivors is reshaping how journalists tell stories of trauma, healing, and prevention.
2 months ago
Ready or not, Delaware law requiring permit to buy handgun takes effect next month
The state’s application, which officials have up to 30 days to process, still isn’t available, leading one foe to predict a temporary ban on buying guns.
3 months ago
Listen 1:541 dead, 6 injured after shooting during homecoming celebration at Lincoln University
A person was detained, said Chester County's district attorney, adding that it was possible that there might be another shooter. Classes will be suspended Monday.
3 months ago
Will Coatesville’s new ShotSpotter system deliver on anti-gun violence promises?
Coatesville police are banking on ShotSpotter to help combat gun violence in Chester County's only city.
3 months ago
Listen 0:56Leaders in Dover reviewed new research and data, explored solutions to violence and highlighted Laurel's positive approach to prevention.
3 months ago
Listen 1:08Violent crime in Camden has seen a dramatic turnaround — with zero homicides recorded this summer. ...
Air Date: October 9, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Man who fired on ICE facility hated U.S. government, sought to kill federal agents, officials say
The shooting at daybreak Wednesday targeted the ICE office building, including a van in a gated entryway that held detainees.
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